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Yellow-billed kite and swallow-tailed kite
5855203 Yellow-billed kite and swallow-tailed kite; (add.info.: Yellow-billed kite, Milvus aegyptius, and swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science, " Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by Terreni, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780~1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.); © Florilegius
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1837 Batelli Carolina Directed Figli Florentino Hawk Jean Francois Jussieu Kite Milan Parasite Pierre Pretre Prey Published Raptor Stipple Terreni Turpin Tuscan Aegyptius Copperplate Forficatus Milvus Swallow Tailed Yellow Billed
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving captures the beauty of two majestic birds - the Yellow-billed kite and Swallow-tailed kite. The intricate details in this artwork, created by artist J.G. Pretre and engraved by Terreni under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, showcase the skill and artistry of 19th-century French botanical illustrators.
The Yellow-billed kite, known scientifically as Milvus aegyptius, is depicted with its distinctive yellow beak and elegant wingspan. Alongside it is the Swallow-tailed kite, scientifically named Elanoides forficatus, with its striking black-and-white plumage and deeply forked tail.
This illustration comes from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," published in Florence in 1837. It offers a glimpse into the world of ornithology during that time period, highlighting these birds of prey in all their glory.
Jean Gabriel Pretre, who served as a painter at Empress Josephine's zoo before becoming an artist at the Museum of Natural History, has truly brought these birds to life on paper. And with Turpin's expert guidance and engraving skills by Terreni, this print remains a timeless piece of art that continues to captivate viewers today.
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